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Summary

"Aging Public Policy: Bonding the Generations" is presented in three parts. Part One describes the policy process as a response to human needs through the laws of our country. Part Two explores the national policy development on behalf of older persons. Part Three describes the major public policies on behalf of the elderly that include Social Security, Medicare, The Older Americans Act, institutional care, employment and retirement policies. The final chapter discusses the advocacy process in the field of aging.

Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables

Introduction

Part One: The Policy Process: Responding to Human Needs Through LawsChapter 1: Constitutional Foundations Chapter 2: Making Policy in the United States Chapter 3: Historical Background to Aging Policy

Part Three: Major Public Policies on Behalf of the ElderlyChapter 6: Social Security Chapter 7: Health Care Policies Chapter 8: Coordinated System of Chronic Care Chapter 9: Employment and Retirement Chapter 10: Housing and Social Services

Part Four: The Advocacy Process in The Field of Aging: Policies for the Future Chapter 11: Bonding the Generations

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